'Luckiest player in Ireland' makes contact to claim record-breaking €19m lotto jackpot

Laura Scrineyowner of Laura’s XL store in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, which sold the winning ticket celebrates outside the shop with family and staff. Picture: Mac Innes Photography

The winner of last Saturday’s record-breaking €19.06m lotto jackpot has made contact with Lotto officials to begin the process of claiming their winnings.

The winning quick-pick ticket was sold at Laura’s XL on Hopkin’s Road in Castlebar, Co Mayo.